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PM Modi addresses NXT Conclave, launches NewsX World channel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 1 March 2025 and launched the NewsX World channel.

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🎓 Education, Health & Society 📍 Delhi

'Sugamya Yatra' held at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station on International Wheelchair Day 2025

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organised 'Sugamya Yatra' at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi, on International Wheelchair Day, 1 March 2025.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Delhi Important

Second ministerial meeting of India–EU Trade and Technology Council held in New Delhi

The second meeting of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) was held in New Delhi on 28 February 2025, co-chaired by S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw for India.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi

PM Modi attends Sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusro 2025 at Sunder Nursery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in Jahan-e-Khusro 2025, the Sufi music festival completing 25 years, at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, on 28 February 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Must know

CAG report on Delhi's liquor regulation tabled in Delhi Assembly; excise policy 2021-22 caused ₹2,002 crore loss

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the CAG's performance audit on 'Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' in the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 25 February 2025; it put the revenue loss from the 2021-22 excise policy at about ₹2,002 crore.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Must know

PM Modi inaugurates 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi; Dr Tara Bhawalkar presides

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 21 February 2025; the three-day meet, presided over by Dr Tara Bhawalkar, was held from 21 to 23 February.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Important

PM Modi inaugurates first SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam; new SOUL campus to come up near GIFT City

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first edition of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21 February 2025, and announced a new SOUL campus near GIFT City, Gujarat.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Must know

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan; six ministers take oath

BJP's Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan on 20 February 2025, with Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena administering the oath to her and six ministers.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi

India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum opens at Mausam Bhawan to mark 150 years of IMD

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi, on 18 February 2025, marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Delhi Important

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicentre in New Delhi jolts Delhi-NCR at 5:36 am

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at 5:36 am on 17 February 2025, the National Center for Seismology said.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India Important

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2025, TRIFED's national tribal festival, in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the national tribal festival organised by TRIFED, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 16 February 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Important

President witnesses inaugural Change of Guard ceremony in new format at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the inaugural show of the Change of Guard ceremony in a new format at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 February 2025.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Delhi Must know

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid Maha Kumbh rush; Railways forms two-member high-level committee

A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of 15 February 2025, amid crowds heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, killed 18 people and injured 15, according to the Railways' official statement.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Important

Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister; Seventh Assembly dissolved

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi handed her resignation to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at Raj Niwas on 9 February 2025, a day after the Assembly election results.

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🏛️ Elections 📍 Delhi Must know

BJP wins 48 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly election; AAP gets 22

The Election Commission declared results of the Delhi Assembly election on 8 February 2025: the BJP won 48 of the 70 seats and the Aam Aadmi Party 22, while the Congress won none.

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🏛️ Elections 📍 Delhi Important

Delhi votes in single-phase Assembly election; final polling-station turnout 60.54%

Delhi voted for its 70-member Assembly in a single phase on 5 February 2025; the final polling-station turnout released by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, was 60.54%.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Delhi Important

3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue held in New Delhi; EU carbon border tax and green steel discussed

The 3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue, organised by India's Ministry of Steel and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 4 February 2025.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Delhi Important

G Kishan Reddy meets Saudi Minister Bandar Alkhorayef on critical minerals cooperation

On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals.

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🎓 Education 📍 Delhi

Indian Statistical Institute holds 59th Convocation; Abhijit Banerjee delivers address

On 4 February 2025, in New Delhi, the Indian Statistical Institute held its 59th Convocation at its Delhi centre, with Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivering the convocation address.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Delhi Important

Russian State Duma delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin calls on President Murmu and Speaker Om Birla

On 3 February 2025, in New Delhi, a Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

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🌿 Pollution & Conservation 📍 Delhi Important

CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves to 286

On 3 February 2025, in Delhi-NCR, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan in the entire NCR with immediate effect after Delhi's average AQI improved to 286.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Important

Akashvani and Culture Ministry launch classical music radio series 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat'

On 2 February 2025, in New Delhi, Akashvani and the Ministry of Culture launched 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat', a radio series on Indian classical music, on Basant Panchami.

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🏅 Sports 📍 Delhi

Inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held in New Delhi

On 2 February 2025, in New Delhi, the inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon was held with more than 10,000 participants across 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km runs.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair 2025

On 1 February 2025, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025.

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🌿 Pollution & Conservation 📍 Delhi

CAQM invokes GRAP Stage III across NCR as Delhi AQI hits 365

The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across the entire NCR on 29 January 2025 after Delhi's average AQI reached 365.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Delhi

Indian Coast Guard and Indonesia's BAKAMLA renew maritime cooperation MoU for three years

The Indian Coast Guard and the Indonesia Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) renewed their MoU on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for three years at New Delhi on 27 January 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Delhi Must know

76th Republic Day celebrated at Kartavya Path with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest

India celebrated its 76th Republic Day at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on 26 January 2025, led by President Droupadi Murmu, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Important

Tableaux of 16 States/UTs and 10 ministries showcase 'Swarnim Bharat' on Republic Day 2025

Tableaux from 16 States/UTs and 10 central ministries/departments rolled down Kartavya Path on 26 January 2025 on the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'.

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🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Delhi

Bharat Parv 2025 opens at Red Fort with 'Dekho Apna Desh' theme

The Ministry of Tourism's six-day Bharat Parv began at the Red Fort, New Delhi on 26 January 2025 with the theme 'Dekho Apna Desh', running till 31 January.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Delhi Important

President Murmu graces 15th National Voters' Day; receives first copy of 'India Votes 2024'

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 15th National Voters' Day celebrations in New Delhi on 25 January 2025 and received the first copy of the book 'India Votes 2024: A Saga of Democracy'.

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